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A ranger spots a forest fire on a 24-meter observation tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 29°. To the nearest meter, how far is the fire from the base of the tower?

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  1. Today, 13:32
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    4.57 meters away from the fire
  2. Today, 14:40
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    Let x = distance to fire

    tan29 = 24/x

    x tan29 = 24

    x = 24/tan29

    x = 43.30m (2dp)
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